Home appraisals can take anywhere from a few days to a week depending on timing, scheduling and a home's complexity. Learn how long an appraisal takes and wh...

Rocket Mortgage’s 2024 home feature preferences study unveils buyer preferences for interior, exterior, technology and community features of a home.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the rise of zoom towns as remote workers desired new living situations. Find out if buying a house in a zoom town is right for y...

A title company is a third party that works on behalf of both the lender and the buyer. Learn more about what title companies do in the home buying process.

Building a home can be a viable option for buyers in a competitive market, but expenses can add up quickly. Discover the cheapest ways to build a house.

In order to close on your house, you will need to bring cash to close the mortgage deal. Learn what expenses are included in your cash-to-close amount and mo...

Homeowners can’t deduct homeowners insurance from income taxes, unless it’s a rental property. Learn more about which homeownership expenses are tax...

Explore the differences in earnings, retirement savings and homeownership between dual-income households with kids (DIWKs) and without kids (DINKs).

A home is under contract when the seller has accepted an offer from a buyer to purchase the property. Read more about what under contract means in real estat...

It’s every home buyer’s nightmare – the home inspection report reveals foundation problems. Find out what to do if you’re buying a ho...

There are many pros and cons to buying a house with your child. We cover cosigning, selling, gifting and renting a house to your child in this complete guide...

Renters insurance is a way for renters to protect themselves and their belongings when renting property. Learn about what’s covered with renters insura...

If you’re a property owner with big plans for your home or land, you may need a variance to make changes. Learn what a variance is and how to get one.<...

Deed restrictions can limit what property owners do on their land. Learn about deed-restricted communities and real estate, what they are and how they work.

A conditional approval means your lender expects to approve your mortgage once you meet certain conditions. Discover how conditional approval works.

Are you interested in building a house on a budget? Learn about the 10 cheapest places to build a house in 2023 and other factors to consider when building.

Typically, you can back out of a house offer after it’s accepted. See how home buyers can avoid financial loss when they back out of a home purchase ag...

Looking to move somewhere that’s a bit more affordable? Read our article to learn about the 25 cheapest places to live in the U.S. for renters and buye...